Bean Box Review 2024: Coffee & Convenience?

Nothing starts your morning like a cup of great coffee. But if you enjoy trying a wide variety of the finest beans available, you may find the selections limited in your area. Fortunately, Bean Box offers subscriptions and 1-time orders of some of the world’s best java.

As a longtime coffee aficionado, I’ve done a deep dive into what Bean Box has to offer my fellow caffeine connoisseurs and decaf devotees. I’ve researched prices, shipping, and bean quality, and I can say without hesitation that Bean Box is a great deal for coffee lovers who want to sample the finest microlot and organic beans.

Bean Box isn’t cheap, but if you are a serious coffee lover, you deserve the best beverage you can buy. You can choose between curated boxes or select your own favorites. Read on to find out more about how you can make your mornings – and any time of the day – better.

What’s on Offer?

Bean Box brings you high quality coffees from around the world. Whether you’re looking for a light roast Ethiopian, a medium roasted freshly ground with chocolate and caramel notes, or dark and intense Colombian beans, you’ll find them on hand here.

Bean Box sells its sampler boxes as “Coffee Gifts.” But they’re also a great choice if you want to treat yourself to a selection of great new coffees. And if you’re shopping for gifts, Bean Box also offers gift cards, so your friends can buy exactly the coffee they want.

Bean Box offers single origin selections from Ethiopia, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa RIca, and other coffee growing regions. Single origin brews are popular with coffee lovers who want to enjoy the terroir of a particular coffee region while supporting microlots and small growers.

You can make 1-time or subscription orders for any bag of coffee in stock. There are around 40 different blends and single origins to choose between. You can order an autoship subscription for 15 of those blends, ensuring you get a regular supply of your favorite coffee. 

If you’re interested in sustainability and in companies that work with local farms and microlots, you’ll love Bean Box. It doesn’t just rely on certifications, which are often only available to larger operations. Bean Box buyers work personally with growers and verify their practices firsthand.

Unboxing

The best part of Bean Box packaging is the bag. Bean Box sends out all coffee within 48 hours after it’s roasted. To make sure that it stays fresh after you open it, it gives you a sturdy bag that can be tightly resealed. If you’re grown accustomed to coffee in tins, you’ll love the way your Bean Box coffee retains peak taste as you savor it for weeks. 

Bean Box sends your order in a sturdy cardboard box. The box size will vary based on what you order. All orders come with tasting notes, so you’ll have an idea of what to expect. When you order multiple bags, each is clearly labeled so you know exactly which is which. 

The bags and boxes are 100% recyclable. Environmental issues are important to Bean Box, which is why they don’t offer popular but wasteful K-Cups.  

Shortlist of My Favorite Coffees 

With so many coffees to choose between, I felt like a fat kid in a candy store. But after careful deliberation, I came up with 3 choices that really stood out for me. 

Dark Side of the Moon

Dark Side of the Moon is a favorite blend from Blossom Roasters, a small-batch Seattle coffee company. It’s a smoky medium-dark roast with notes of toast, dark chocolate, and caramel brulee and a stewed blueberries aftertaste. 

Blossom Roasters uses a secret mix of Guatemalan and Ethiopian beans to make Dark Side of the Moon. Their secret blend pairs well with pastry and is also a great choice for those who take their coffee with cream and sugar.

World Coffee Tour Box

Bean Box’s World Coffee Tour box gives you 12 1.8 oz bags of coffee produced by international local growers and roasted by small-batch roasters. Each bag gives you 2-3 cups, enough to decide whether you want to order more! 

You’ll find Latin American, African, Sumatran, Brazilian, and other blends and single origin coffees sourced from some of the world’s finest coffee-growing estates. These coffees are grown on microlots and small farms, so you won’t be able to find them anywhere else. 

Coffee of the Month Club

If you want a monthly delivery of java joy to your doorstep, the Coffee of the Month Club is for you. In every package, you’ll find a new 12-ounce bag of expertly-curated coffee. If you find a bag you absolutely love, you can always order more to make sure you have it on hand.

All coffee comes from independent American roasters who roast the finest blends and single beans to perfection. Every order comes with information on the different tasting notes. You can choose between 3, 6, or 12-month plans. 

Prices

With an AutoSip & Save or a Subscription plan, you have the choice between weekly, biweekly, or monthly delivery. The more often you receive your order, the more money you save. Subscribers also save 8% on all 1-time purchases. 

In its FAQ, Bean Box states “If you receive a coffee you don't like, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we can help!” 

Shipping & Delivery

Bean Box ships to all 50 states and Canada. If you’re a corporate client looking to send gifts to customers and employees overseas, Bean Box will work with you on shipping. You can track your order or reschedule a delivery on the web or with the Bean Box app.

All orders are sent out within 48 hours of roasting. Shipping is via FedEx and generally takes between 1 to 3 days. This means you get the freshest coffee you’ve ever tasted. But this can mean you might have to wait a bit on your order until it is roasted. 

How Bean Box Works

Signing up for a Bean Box subscription is easy. Here’s a quick pictorial guide that will take you through the steps.

How to Sign Up

1. Click on the subscription link. You can choose between the Coffee Subscriptions link at the top of the homepage or the red Choose My Plan button.

2. Choose between whole bean or ground. While most subscribers choose whole bean coffee they grind themselves, you can have Bean Box grind the beans for you.

3. Choose your ideal tasting experience. You can choose between light, medium, dark, espresso, or decaf orders. Or you can opt for a variety of roasts.

4. Choose the amount. You can choose between 1 and 2 12-ounce bags per shipment.

5. Choose your delivery frequency. You can get your order weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Shipping is always free no matter which you select.

6. Check out. Bean Box accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover credit and debit cards.

Managing Your Subscription

Bean Box has an app for Android and iOS devices, so you can manage your subscription from your tablet or phone. If you don’t want to download the app, you can handle all your subscription needs and changes from a web browser. 

If you decide to cancel your subscription, you can do it online or through the app. Simply go to your account, select the item you want to cancel, and click the cancelation button. You can also cancel by contacting customer support. To avoid being charged, you must cancel before 5 p.m. PT on Thursday one week before your next scheduled shipment.

Customer Service

Bean Box offers several ways to get in touch with customer service. You can contact a customer service agent by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1-888-923-8596. You can also find answers to most commonly asked questions in the Bean Box FAQ. But I was particularly impressed by its live chat team. 

I went to Live Chat to find out more about Bean Box’s accepted payment methods. When I entered my question, I received a comment that somebody would get back to me in a few hours. But within 5 minutes, Will was on the line, and within another minute or 2 afterwards, I had an answer. It’s always nice to deal with companies that underpromise and overdeliver. 

The Bottom Line: Is Bean Box Worth It?

If you’re a coffee connoisseur who won’t settle for anything but the best, it’s definitely worth it.  You’ll get regular deliveries of some of the freshest, tastiest coffee you’ve ever had. 

Bean Box is definitely not cheap, but if you’re a coffee lover, it’s a great investment in your morning joy. 

FAQ

Is Bean Box coffee organic?

While you will find some organic offerings, not all its coffee is certified organic. Bean Box has found that many of the certification requirements can only be met by larger companies, so it works personally with these smaller growers to ensure they are using sustainable practices.

Where does Bean Box ship to?

Bean Box ships to the United States and Canada. If you have a corporate account and want to send Bean Box gifts to your international clients and coworkers, Bean Box will work with you to arrange shipping.

Does Bean Box have a selection of gifts?

You’ll find a selection of gift boxes at Bean Box, as well as gift certificates ranging from $25 to $200. You can also send gifts of coffee boxes or a Coffee of the Month Club subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months.